Teaching Faculty I, 9 Or 12 Month Salaried (Professional Communication/ Panama City Campus)

Department

Florida State University Panama City (FSU PC) offers Professional Communication programs at both the bachelor's and master's degree levels as part of the FSU College of Applied Studies. These Professional Communication programs incorporate a breadth of course topics across the Communication field with emphases or majors in Corporate and Public Communication, Marketing Communication, Organizational Communication, and Applied Strategic Communications. The Professional Communication Department also offers a multi-disciplinary, online Master's program in Organizational Management and Communication, which combines the fields of communication and psychology/applied behavior analysis to provide graduate students mentorship and training in research, theory, and strategies for effective organizational management and impactful leadership in any industry.

For more information about the FSU PC Professional Communication programs, please visit these sites: https://pc.fsu.edu/cpc, https://pc.fsu.edu/omc-ms, and https://pc.fsu.edu/communication.

About FSU Panama City

Florida State University is one of the nation's top 25 public universities and FSU Panama City amplifies the university's efforts to preserve, expand and disseminate knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and human services professions. FSU Panama City is located 100 miles west of Tallahassee on the beautiful North St.

Andrews Bay and is only three miles from the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. FSU PC currently houses 20 bachelor's programs, 9 master's programs, 1 doctoral program, and boasts a small faculty-to-student ratio, which gives students a more personalized academic experience. Please visit https://pc.fsu.edu/promise for information about our FSU PC Promise to students and https://pc.fsu.edu/ for more information about our campus.

FSU Panama City also recently opened a brand new, residential housing complex on campus and right on the water. This new apartment-style complex at FSU PC houses both undergraduate and graduate students. For more information about our on-campus housing, visit https://seminolelandingfsu.com/.

Responsibilities

This position will be on-campus at FSU Panama City in Panama City, FL and will consist of both in-person and online instruction and program service responsibilities. Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop and teach in-person and online courses as assigned and based on qualifications for the undergraduate and graduate Professional Communication programs

• Maintain a high standard of instruction

• Mentor students

• Assist the program with curriculum development

• Engage in teaching innovations and oversight of student projects

• Participate in service to the Program and Campus

• This position has opportunities for engagement in additional research, though it is not a required component of this teaching faculty position.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Communication (or related field) from an accredited institution (ABD will be considered, though the degree must be conferred by the start date of the position), expertise specific to courses in our programs, and experience teaching at the college or university level.

Preferred Qualifications

We especially seek candidates who have a minimum of two years of experience teaching at the university level (in-person and/or online). Strong preference will be provided to candidates who can teach a breadth of course topics, such as Digital Media Campaigns and Communication, Multimedia Techniques, Communication Technologies, Research Methods and Data Analytics, and at least one other program area (e.g., Organizational Communication, Public Relations, Speech Communication, or Communication Theory). Preference will also be given to candidates with applied experience in the Communication field specific to courses in our programs.

Other Information

We are actively seeking applicants for this non-tenure-track, teaching faculty position. This position is being advertised as a 9- or 12-month, full-time, specialized teaching faculty position with opportunities for promotion and multi-year contracts. The salary will be competitive, and the rank of the appointment will depend on level of experience and qualifications.

Contact Info

Inquiries should be directed to:

Dr. Brian Parker, Chair of the Search Committee

Professional Communication Program

Email: bparker@pc.fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida.

FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Applicants should also upload all of the following documents to their online application:

1.A cover letter describing university teaching experience, other related experiences (including professional and applied experience), teaching philosophy, Communication courses the applicant feels qualified to teach, and why you are seeking this position.

2.Current curriculum vitae.

3.Evidence of teaching effectiveness (copies of teaching evaluations and other data).

4.Also in the FSU application system, applicants must provide names and email contact information for at least 3 references, who will receive notifications to submit a letter of reference on your behalf. Please ensure that those references respond to this inquiry and submit their reference letters through the FSU application system.

5.Applicants may also upload additional, relevant material to support your application in the FSU application system.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

The position will begin in the Fall of 2024 or earlier if circumstances allow.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.